Activity Support Volunteer - LLanfyllin

Royal Mencap Society; Leicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the UK is seeking volunteers to support activities for people with learning disabilities. The role involves assisting with various fun activities such as arts and crafts, bowling, and cooking. Flexible hours are available, and no specific experience is required. Volunteering with us helps promote joy and learning in the community, making a meaningful impact on lives.

Qualifications

• Willingness to keep an open mind and a friendly attitude.
• Ability to commit a few hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Support activities during the day such as arts and crafts, bowling, and cooking.
• Assist local people with learning disabilities in fun and engaging activities.

Job description

We are looking for volunteers who can join our Me Time groups on weekdays for a few hours to support with our activities.

Our Me Time service provides local people with a learning disability the chance to learn through activities - indoor and in the community - have fun, and make new friends during the week.

The role would involve supporting us with our activities during the day. We have lots of different activities, these could include:

• Arts and crafts
• Bowling
• Cooking
• Physical activity
• Technology skills sessions
• And lots more!

You don’t have to have experience in any or all of the sessions we run, just willing to keep an open mind and a friendly attitude.

When do I need to be available? The role is flexible, if you can only give us a few hours a week on certain weekdays we would really appreciate it. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

As a weekly activity support volunteer, you will need to provide us with two references and a DBS. By volunteering with us you will be helping local people with a learning disability have fun, learn new skills through activities, and you will be making a huge difference!

About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.

If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: [emailprotected]